11. Know how to make something for breakfast besides cereal

Not that I have anything against cereal, I just think that we should have the ability to make something else. : )  I love breakfast!  I love it anytime of day!  Here are some of my favorites!!

  Hawaiian French Toast with Pineapple Macadamia Syrup 

  Toast: 

 1 loaf Hawaiian sweet bread 

 8 eggs 

 2/3 cup canned cream of coconut 

 ½ cup shredded coconut 

 ½ cup milk 

 ¼ cup rum 

 pinch of salt 

 1/3 cup butter or margarine 

  Syrup: 

 2 cups maple syrup 

 1 cup fresh or canned crushed pineapple, including juice

 ¾ cup macadamia nuts, chopped 

What you'll do:

Slice bread into eight 1-inch slices.  In medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream of coconut, shredded coconut, milk, rum, and salt.  In a large skillet, place half the butter, and heat until melted.  Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating each side.  Cook in skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread. Serve with warmed pineapple-macadamia syrup. And here's how to make it: In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup with crushed pineapple.  Add nuts, stir, and simmer over low heat until mixture is warm. Enjoy!

 Breakfast Risotto

What you’ll need: 

 1 ½ cup water 

 1 cup instant brown rice

 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained, save liquid 

 1 (12 oz) can evaporated skim milk 

 ½ cup golden raisins 

 1 medium banana, sliced 

 chopped walnuts 

 What you’ll do: 

 In a saucepan cook water, rice and pineapple juice till boiling Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed Stir in milk and increase heat to reach a boil Cook until milk is absorbed and mixture is soft and creamy Stir in pineapple, raisins, bananas and nuts This is such a yummy recipe!!  Definitely give it a try!! 

  Hole in the Head Eggs  

This is a fun recipe and is a different twist on toast and eggs : ) 

 What you'll need: 

 2 pieces of bread

 2 eggs 

 What you'll do: 

Place a medium size frying pan or skillet on the stove on medium heat.  Melt a pad of butter in it. Using a biscuit cutter or small glass, cut a whole in the center of each piece of bread.  Put the bread in the skillet and crack an egg in each hole.  Cook until golden brown on both sides.  You don't want to over cook the yolk too much though so be cautious.  : ) 

 Enjoy! My Dad used to make these for us all the time when we were kids.  It's been made in his family for generations.  This recipe is also great with left over french bread.